Overview
We are excited to announce the conclusion of the Riverfront Street Extension project in West Sacramento.
Featuring a quarter-mile extension of Riverfront Street and a widening of 5th Street to accommodate the new two-way bike path, sidewalks, and utilities.
This project has helped transform this area of West Sacramento into a vibrant waterfront community and has helped make the area safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.
Project Specifics
Due to grade changes along 5th Street, the project required reconstruction of the eastbound US 50 on-ramp and modifications to existing traffic signals at 15th and Bridge Street.
The bicycle connection between the current bike lanes on 15th Street and the River Walk Trail was completed by constructing a Class 4 Cycle Track along 5th Street. This included building a new curb, gutters, retaining wall, and pedestrian sidewalks, which extended the improvements of the Bridge District Specific Plan.
Wood Rodgers prepared the supplemental California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, geotechnical analysis, permitting, and right-of-way services.
Wood Rodgers’ also, prepared all Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure Manual forms for the city and worked with Caltrans Local Assistance to obtain the E-76 and Caltrans Encroachment Permit.
We developed the design for sewer and water facilities, along with the design of an innovative underground storage and infiltration storm drain system.
The project included coordinating with impacted utilities to design 2,000 feet of joint trench for electrical, telecommunication, cable TV, street lighting, and ITS for current and future development. 800 feet of overhead telecommunications facilities were moved underground.
Recognition
On July 9th, 2024, the Riverfront Street Extension and 5th Street Widening project received the 2024 Project of the Year Award in the Transportation – Road category from the APWA Sacramento Chapter.
This project was accepted by the team, which included representatives from the City of West Sacramento, Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., Teichert Construction, Wood Rodgers, and others.
